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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Leica D-Lux 6 front
Portability
86
Imaging
35
Features
60
Overall
45

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Leica D-Lux 6
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Launched September 2012
  • Superseded the Leica D-LUX 5
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-Lux 6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Leica. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the D-Lux 6 (10MP) is pretty similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and D-Lux 6 (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was introduced 4 years earlier than the D-Lux 6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the D-Lux 6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-Z33 D-Lux 6 

Reasons to pick Leica D-Lux 6 over the Casio EX-Z33

 D-Lux 6 EX-Z33 
LaunchedSeptember 2012August 2009More modern by 37 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-Lux 6

 EX-Z33 D-Lux 6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Leica D-Lux 6 has proportions of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-Lux 6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the D-Lux 6.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and D-Lux 6 is 97 and 86 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and D-Lux 6.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Leica D-Lux 6
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manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
41
focusing manually
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Leica D-Lux 6 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
great battery pack (330 shots)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than competition (298 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Leica D-Lux 6 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (330 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Leica D-Lux 6 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
32
quite wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.4)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (298g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Leica D-Lux 6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Leica D-Lux 6
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Leica D-Lux 6
General Information
Make Casio Leica
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Leica D-Lux 6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2012-09-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 8.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 298 gr (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 330 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $1,600